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Earthquakes in London
City Lit Theatre Company presents Mike Bartlett's explosive drama, Earthquakes in London, in the John Lyon’s Theatre, directed by Laura Baggaley.
Earthquakes in London tackles the defining theme of our time – climate change. The play is a fast and furious metropolitan crash of people, scenes and decades, as three sisters attempt to navigate their dislocated lives and loves, while their dysfunctional father, a brilliant scientist, predicts global catastrophe.
This play is a comedy drama but does contain themes of mental illness and references to suicide. Please note that there will be haze and strobe lighting used in this production.
Dates
- Thursday 8 December, 19:30
- Friday 9 December, 19:30
- Saturday 10 December, 14:30
- Saturday 10 December, 19:30
Location
- John Lyon's Theatre at City Lit.
1-10 Keeley Street, WC2B London.
Running Time: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes including interval.
Student Bursary
Student Bursary donations assist in subsidising places for students in need of financial support on future productions. Theatre Company is an important part of our drama programme at City Lit. It creates invaluable performance opportunities for our advanced students to work with professional actors and directors to develop their craft. Many of our theatre company students have progressed to professional work. Your donation is welcomed and hugely appreciated. You can add a donation by choosing the ticket type and amount when you book.
Cast
| Actor | Character |
| Sebastian Palka | Robert |
| Elisa Lewis | Freya |
| Katie Russell | Jasmine |
| Jodi Rilot | Sarah |
| Ashley Bramley | Peter/Emily/Grace / Mother / Swimmer |
| Christophe Monplaisir | Steve |
| Anthony Foran | Colin |
| Howard Platt | Carter |
| Heather Page |
Mrs Andrews / Receptionist / Officer Worker / Mother / Narrator |
|
Elisa Colombin |
Supermarket Worker / Maryna / Mother / Swimmer / Scammer / Police Officer |
|
Francesco Mekni |
Barman / Dr Tim / Passerby 2 / Swimmer / Office Worker |
|
Alison Stewart |
Old Woman / Dr Harris / Rowena / Office Worker |
|
Celine Estelle |
Casey / Liberty / Mother / Swimmer / Office Worker / Passerby 1 / Waitress |
|
Mike Phoenix |
Daniel / Simon / Jogger |
|
Matthew Otubu |
Tom |
Free 'Earthquakes Events'
Climate Change: A Brief Introduction
Thursday 1 & 8 December 2022
This short introductory course will explore the history and basics of the climate changes most climate scientists agree are taking place.
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